Saturday Men’s Basketball: Last Game of the Semester

Photos by Xavier Mendoza

Students and families gathered at the McGuirk Arena to watch their favorite Men’s Basketball team face off against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. The visitors challenged the Chippewas defensively but CMU still won 95 – 86. Their record now advances to 8-2, while still being undefeated at home, 4-0. Their next game will be at home against the UMKC Kangaroos on Dec. 19.

Guard, Larry Austin Jr. (0), euro steps and breaks Southern Utah’s Forward ,Kenton Eskridge ‘s (1), ankle for a path to the hoop during their game at home on Dec. 8, 2018.

Forward, Robert Montgomery (5), stays focused to transition to defense as he watches his teammate shoot a free throw during the game.

Forward David DiLeo (14) shoots a three during the first half of the Chippewas’ game against the Thunderbirds.

The CMU Cheer Team starts the night by stunting during the first media time out during the Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

A student shoots a ball during a game promotion at half time during the Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

Grand Blanc sophomore, Mackenzie Clark, smiles at the sidelines with the CMU Dance Team during the Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

Guard, Larry Austin Jr. (0) dribbles the ball down the court during the Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

The 6th Man Band of CMU cheers against a free throw during the Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

A student tries her luck to win $100 for her whole row during a promotion during the Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

Guard, Larry Austin Jr. (0) soars for a dunk during the first half of the Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

The dance team performs during the media time out of the second half Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

The 6th Man Band of CMU pumps up the crowd Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

The CMU Cheer Team fires up with Central colors at the end of the half time break Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

The 6th Man Band of CMU cheers against a free throw during the Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

Guard Shawn Roundtree (2) and Guard Larry Austin Jr (0) stand ready during a free throw to transition to defense during the Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

Forward Robert Montgomery (5) calms himself down to shoot a free throw during the Chippewas’ game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.

Guard, Larry Austin Jr. (0), euro steps and breaks Southern Utah’s Forward ,Kenton Eskridge ‘s (1), ankle for a path to the hoop during their game at home on Dec. 8, 2018.

Milford freshman, Gabbi Williams, smiles on court as she cheers with the CMU Dance Team as the Chippewas win the game.